Mānawa Mai Open Day Volunteering

Expression of Interest Form

Mānawa Mai Open Day is the biggest event on our calendar. We open our doors and showcase our campuses to potential new students and their whānau.

We are on the hunt for volunteers to help the University create a memorable Open Day experience. If you would like to represent the University community and help build an unforgettable Open Day experience for prospective students, we want to hear from YOU!

To say 'thank you', all volunteers will receive koha of $100 voucher, a certificate and a FREE catered lunch.

*Note: If you're only able to volunteer for half a day, you will receive a koha of $50 voucher.

Event Date: Saturday 30 August 2025

Event Time: 8am-5pm

For any queries, please email volunteering@auckland.ac.nz.

For any more information about the event, volunteering or next steps, please visit our website.

Important Notice: This volunteer application is not the same as the volunteer process being carried out by Faculties. You are volunteering for general assistance roles across campus.

Contact Information

Have you been a volunteer before?

Have you been a volunteer at Open Day before?

What was your assigned role on the day?

Would you like to volunteer for the same role?

Areas of interest

What area of Mānawa Mai Open Day would you be best suited to Volunteer in? Select as many as you'd like.

Information about each area:

Runner

  • The magnitude of this event requires a large pool of people that help our Production Team with filling in general requests such as setting up the environment, delivering brochures or campus maps, restocking on snacks, crowd control and covering any other gaps around campuses during the day.

Wayfinding

  • Become that friendly face that can assist visitors with finding their way around our campuses. Additionally, you would be familiar with the Programme for the day and would be the one to assist visitors with locating their next activity.

Info Help Desks

  • Provide information about the event and the programme for the day. Answer questions about the campuses and provide directions to all visitors.

Welcoming Crew

  • Be the first point of contact for our prospective students as they step foot on our campuses for the first time.

Activation Support

  • University of Auckland is putting on a vibrant series of activities throughout the day to highlight our campus in the best light possible. You would be assisting with running some of those awesome activities.

Set-up Support

  • The magnitude of this event requires a village to put it together with months of preparation. If you're not one for the big crowds, but would like to be part of the "behind the scenes" crew and help prepare the space ready for the big day, this is your station. 

What motivated you to apply for the Open Day Volunteer role?

Do you have any previous experience that is relevant to Open Day volunteering?

Whether it's volunteering or work experience, we want to hear what you can bring to the table to help us assign you a more suitable role.

Do you have any customer service experience?

How would your friends describe you?

Describe in a couple of sentences.

Which campuses are you familiar with the most?

Select all that apply.

Volunteer Shifts

Available Shifts:

  • Full Day Shift - 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Morning Shift - 8:00am - 12:30pm 
  • Afternoon Shift - 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Are you also available to help out on Friday 23 August?

There is a lot of work that goes into Mānawa Mai Open Day and our team works hard the entire week before the event to get our campus ready. If you would like to join our 'behind the scenes' crew prior to the event, make sure you are available on the dates below.

Would you like to be contacted for any other volunteering opportunities on campus?

Summary

Thank You

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